Blockchain Technology in Trade-Finance: Game-changer for SMEs and the Asia-Pacific

Alisa DiCaprio, Head of Research and Global Trade Strategy at R3 explains how by tackling transparency and certainty issues, blockchain technology will enable SMEs in the Asia-Pacific region to increase their access to capital. She also highlights how several countries in Asia such as China, Singapore and Thailand are leading the effort in exploring these opportunities. In Asia-Pacific leading banks such as SMBC and Bangkok Bank have joined the Marco Polo Network.